Arizona
Cardinals
9-1
41
FINAL
24
Minnesota
Vikings
2-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 15 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Minnesota Vikings 41-24, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for postseason momentum, the Cardinals delivered a statement performance that showcased their offensive firepower and defensive resilience.
Carson Beck led the Cardinals with two touchdown passes, while Jeremiyah Love churned out 92 rushing yards, providing a balanced attack that kept the Vikings' defense on their heels. T.J. Moore emerged as a standout receiver, racking up 112 yards and proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. The Cardinals' offense was firing on all cylinders, making it difficult for Minnesota to keep pace.
On the defensive side, Budda Baker was a game-changer with two interceptions, crucially shifting momentum in favor of the Cardinals. Walter Nolen III also contributed with 1.5 sacks, applying consistent pressure on Vikings quarterback Arch Manning, who managed 246 passing yards but struggled to find rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Baker's second interception set up a quick touchdown, allowing Arizona to seize control and never look back.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arch Manning | QB | 39 | 23 | 59% | 246 | 0 | 2 | 56.1 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 31 | 17 | 55% | 241 | 2 | 0 | 101.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 18 | 92 | 5.1 | 40 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 68 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 15 | 50 | 3.3 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 10 | 31 | 3.1 | โ | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| Arch Manning | QB | 8 | 25 | 3.1 | โ | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | โ | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Moore | WR | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 69 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 7 | 82 | 11.7 | 17 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 6 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 20 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Luke Wysong | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ian Strong | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 22 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tip Reiman | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Matayo Uigalelei | REDG | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Johnson | FS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boubacar Traore | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis Robinson IV | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Robinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 53 |
| Corliss Waitman | P | 2 | 3 | 5 | 31 |

